Apple faces market pressures amid China, tariff risks

Apple Inc. has faced a tough start to 2025, with shares on a five-day losing streak, the longest since April.

Concerns regarding weak iPhone shipments and discounts in China have adversely affected investor sentiment.

China, a key market accounting for 17% of Apple’s fiscal 2024 revenue, poses challenges due to competition from Huawei and declining consumer spending.

Broader tariff risks from the incoming Trump administration add pressure, with Jefferies analysts estimating potential iPhone cost increases of US$256.

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